I did calcium and cod liver oil supplements with some others on my Lab that had severe hip dysplasia as soon as I had the x-rays when he was 2. By 5 years old he almost passed the Penn Hip test with a 47%. He needed 50+%. Wished I started the supplements before he was full grown:( First Vet did not think he'd live to 5 years old:pinch: IMHO start the supplements, keep the weight down, and plenty of light duty exercise, especially swimming. You may yet have plenty of good years:D

jcropsey (8/28/2012)I did calcium and cod liver oil supplements with some others on my Lab that had severe hip dysplasia as soon as I had the x-rays when he was 2. By 5 years old he almost passed the Penn Hip test with a 47%. He needed 50+%. Wished I started the supplements before he was full grown:( First Vet did not think he'd live to 5 years old:pinch: IMHO start the supplements, keep the weight down, and plenty of light duty exercise, especially swimming. You may yet have plenty of good years:D

The good news is that a dogs hips do not fully mature until they're about 4-5 years old:) Some pups take longer than others. Check the other threads here about actions to avoid, like jumping out of trucks...